leaving broadband on?
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: speed101
is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??
Posted by: david02
I 'll leave my connection and computer turned on allmost 24 ours a day , 7 days a week. I have had no problems .
Posted by: maverick_andy
me too 22*7 hours
Posted by: DefX
yeah it should be ok. Why wouldn't it? Just make sure your firewalls are up and running. I have never turned off my cable modem since i bought it.
Posted by: gamer4eva
I leave mine on for long aswell.....not 24/7 but long though!!!
Posted by: lysine
I've had my computer and connection on for three years straight. the only time it turns off is to reboot or a power outage.
there is no problem with letting your computer or connection stay on continuously.
Posted by: sh0gun
is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??
Doing so would not "damage" your connection, but you may want to check with your ISP to see if they have any policies regarding bandwidth restrictions. If your ISP enforces such a policy, they may not be too happy with your constant use and may contact you telling you to tone down your usage. If you haven't received any complaints and/or are staying under the limits of your ISP (if they exist), you have nothing to worry about... except maybe your electric bill. :P
Posted by: TraderBuddy
me too 24/7
Posted by: xoas
I leave my broadband & computer on 24/7 without any problems.
Posted by: sam0010
24/7 365 days a year.
Posted by: yeahdude
No problem 24/7 :D
Posted by: hamam543210
me too 24/7
Posted by: Skillz808
is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??
lol uptime about 26 days now. so i would say so but sometimes if you want to play some intense games restart helps.
Posted by: dkra2004
It pays to re-synch your router every 3 days or so to maintain synch speed
Posted by: Wozz
Same here, 24/7 for me. No probs whatsoever.
Posted by: NYGiants
It pays to re-synch your router every 3 days or so to maintain synch speed
yes i agree
Posted by: BillStruth
with the exception of power cuts,my cable broadband modem has been on for 4 years with no problems whatsoever.
Posted by: Fortech
yep, all the time 24/7
Posted by: kiosk
is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??
not sure if I'm reading this right but if you didn't leave your broadband connection running overnight then you wouldn't be able to download overnight.
Posted by: EisDann
I think the question was meant whether it hurts you to download overnight
Posted by: General2k
24/7 Here as well. The only time it has time to rest is when its restarting or I'm fixing or installing hardware. Also when the power goes out, because I don't have have a UPS
Posted by: smiley001
yes, it shouldn't be a problem
Posted by: invasion6
Always....
Posted by: Smith111
never OFF
Posted by: Hairbautt
24/7 here, too. Although, lately my connection has been making random drops. Hopefully I just fixed it tho'.
Posted by: Notor|ous
24/7 here bro
Posted by: etai3000
its totaly fine belive me im leaving my connection on for daysss ..for the downloads..
theres nothing rong with it its ment to do that
Posted by: merlinz
the only time I have to turn my CPU off is when Windows Crashes! LOL
Posted by: mecca30uk
24/7 here
Posted by: djm00n
I leave my broadband & computer on 24/7 without any problems ... :D
Posted by: spiked1
sorry but don't guys worry about your electricity bills ?
Posted by: DefX
sorry but don't guys worry about your electricity bills ?
I dont think its a big chunk in your overall electricity bill.
Posted by: Xaeron
I've had my computer on for 24/7/365 for, hmm... 8 years now? :)
Posted by: frankr66
is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??
the most damage to a computer comes from when it boots up, leaving it on and your torrents open is the best way to share with limited bandwidth
Posted by: xoas
sorry but don't guys worry about your electricity bills ?
Bills are included in my rent :D